Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

• Swain County Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital 45 Plateau St. Bryson City, NC 28713 Swain Community Hospital serves the healthcare needs of four of the westernmost counties of North Carolina. Our longstanding reputation for quality, service, and compassion is what makes us stand out as the place for visitors, seasonal residents, and lifelong community members to receive outstanding healthcare. Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully-accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic. **Local : - Candidates must be 60 miles or greater to be considered Travel** About Bryson City, NC
• A small town in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western NC.
• Perfect location for hiking, walking and biking.
• Famous Deep Creek for kayaking and tubing.
• Harris Regional/Swain County - Orientation Schedule 2026: January 1, 19 - February 2, 16 - March 2, 16 - April 6, 20 - May 4, 18 - June 1, 15 - July 6, 20 - August 17, 31 - September 14 - October 5, 19- November 2, 16 - December 7, 21 Comments Unit Profile Facility Name: Swain County Floor: Trauma Level: Position Information:
• Facility Department/Cost Center: Medical Surgical
• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
• Specialty: Progressive Care
• Number of Openings: 1

• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Weekend rotate - If traveler needs weekend shifts, it can be accommodated
• Call

None • Required

ACLS, BLS • Years of

2+ years • Float

• Float potential between Swain and Harris Regional on Med-Surg or equivalent nursing experience Unit Information:
• Number of Beds: 17
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 max ratio
• Equipment:
• EHR: Paragon
• Supervisor: Jamie Booze
• Patient Population e.g. geriatric, adult, peds, etc.: 18+ with most being 65+ Hiring Profile:
• Must Have Skills/Experience: PICC/CVC management, wound care
• Additional Notes: This is a 17-bed unit in a critical access hospital that emphasizes teamwork. This med-surg unit provides inpatient, observation, and swing bed services. They do not perform surgeries in the building. There is a strong presence of PT/OT/Speech, RT, and 24-hour provider coverage, along with 24-hour CT, X-Ray, and lab available. Dress Code:
• Scrub Color:
• Any unacceptable attire: